Several associations representing various sectors were called before the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Increasing Export of Goods & Services to obtain ideas for the improvement of the export of goods and services in Sri Lanka.

Accordingly, the Mawbima Suraksha Ekumuthuwa, National Consumer Front, United Cooperation Front, Cinnamon Export Owners Association, Communication Owners Association, Construction Workers Association, All Ceylon Tenants Association and Low Country Land Owners Association were called before this Committee.

These groups were called when the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Increasing Export of Goods & Services met in Parliament recently (Nov. 28) under the Chairmanship of the Member of Parliament Hon. Buddhika Pathirana.

Each of these sections presented their proposals and ideas to the Committee. Mawbima Suraksha Ekumuthuwa Committee stated before the Sectoral Oversight Committee that the country's agricultural economy should be improved and priority should be given to improving the domestic agricultural economy in particular. The National Consumer Front pointed out that the middlemen get a lot of profit when focusing on market goods and this situation should be eliminated and priority should be given to the producers of the goods. The United Cooperation Front pointed out that it is important to include a section pertaining to law into the education system of this country.

The Cinnamon Export Owners Association pointed out that small scale exporters involved in the export sector should be encouraged. The Association of Communication Owners pointed out that the development and implementation of mobile applications (Apps) like Uber and PickMe in Sri Lanka is a good way to save foreign exchange in Sri Lanka.

The Construction Workers Union pointed out that it is important to keep raw material prices stable. They further asked the Committee to focus on reducing prices. The All Ceylon Tenants’ Association stated that the majority of tenants in this country do not have the right to vote. Moreover, there are many problems in enrolling children in to schools. They further stated that getting a bank loan is difficult and thus, they pointed out to focus on providing solutions for this.

The Low Country Landowners' Association pointed out that the tea industry is currently crippled and the government should focus on this.

The Committee Chair said that he would draw the attention of the relevant parties regarding these matters and also drew the attention of the government officials who were present regarding certain matters.

Members of the Committee were present at this committee meeting.